Center City Travel Guide
Philadelphia





Visit Center City
Stay near popular Center City attractions
Things to do

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC

Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Center City

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Great location. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

The Windsor Suites

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"The hotel is getting tired looking in the rooms. Grout in bathroom needs replacing, the toilet handle needed servicing, the coffee maker didn’t work."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Where to stay in Center City

Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.

South Philadelphia
Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena.

West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.


























